Oklahoma Teams Set for Conference Tournament Showdowns

Sooners and Cowboys to compete in SEC and Big 12 tournaments ahead of March Madness

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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As March Madness approaches, Oklahoma's Sooners and Cowboys are set to compete in their respective conference championships in the SEC and Big 12 tournaments this week. The OSU Cowboys will take on the TCU Horned Frogs on Wednesday night, while the Oklahoma Sooners, ranked No. 11 in the SEC, will face off against No. 14 South Carolina, also on Wednesday night.

Why it matters

The conference tournament matchups are crucial for the Oklahoma teams as they look to secure bids to the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. Strong performances could boost their seeding and chances of advancing deep into March Madness.

The details

The OSU Cowboys and Oklahoma Sooners will both be in action on Wednesday night as they compete in their respective conference tournaments. The Cowboys will take on the TCU Horned Frogs in the Big 12 tournament, while the Sooners will face off against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the SEC tournament.

  • The OSU Cowboys vs. TCU Horned Frogs game is scheduled for Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 8:30 p.m.
  • The Oklahoma Sooners vs. South Carolina Gamecocks game is also scheduled for Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 8:30 p.m.

The players

OSU Cowboys

The men's basketball team from Oklahoma State University, competing in the Big 12 Conference.

Oklahoma Sooners

The men's basketball team from the University of Oklahoma, competing in the SEC Conference.

TCU Horned Frogs

The men's basketball team from Texas Christian University, competing in the Big 12 Conference.

South Carolina Gamecocks

The men's basketball team from the University of South Carolina, competing in the SEC Conference.

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What’s next

The winners of the OSU Cowboys vs. TCU Horned Frogs and Oklahoma Sooners vs. South Carolina Gamecocks games will advance to the next round of their respective conference tournaments, bringing them one step closer to securing a spot in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.

The takeaway

The upcoming conference tournament matchups for the Oklahoma Sooners and OSU Cowboys are crucial as they look to build momentum and secure bids to the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, one of the most exciting events in college sports.